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Young Hornets end with nine men and keeper coach sent off in home defeat
Watford Under-21s played the last 20 minutes and a hefty further nine of stoppage time with just nine men as they were beaten 2-0 at Kings Langley FC by Cardiff City in the Premier League Cup. Goalkeeping coach Gary Phillips also saw red as the
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Cleverley cites support from the club for changes he made to coaching staff
A team that plays with wing-backs, has been conceding more goals than is healthy and which has had its issues with set pieces in recent years. A coach that can help in all three of those areas, who also happens to be a club legend that was born
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Rickmansworth nurse Tanya Nasir jailed for faking qualifications
A nurse from Rickmansworth has been jailed for fraud after lying about her qualifications. Tanya Nasir was sentenced to five years behind bars at Cardiff Crown Court today, after she was found guilty of nine charges, including fraud, using a false
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Councillors and MP clash over deepening Watford General Hospital row
Watford's MP has responded after councillors passed a motion demanding progress on the long-awaited Watford General Hospital rebuild. Councillor Ian Stotesbury, Liberal Democrat for Callowland, proposed a motion at Tuesday's council meeting calling
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The village high street pub near Watford that became a restaurant
Homes are set to be built on this site that for many years was once home to a pub in a village high street. The Watford Observer has again joined forces with its friends at Watford Museum to look back at structures, objects or businesses from the
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Assault leaves pedestrian with head injuries
A pedestrian has been left with cuts to his head following an assault in Hemel Hempstead. The incident took place in High Street Green at around 3pm on October 13. It was reported to police that a man allegedly got out of his car and attacked
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'After my team meeting this morning, they definitely know'
When he was asked earlier this afternoon if Watford’s players fully understood the significance of a derby game with Luton, Tom Cleverley’s answer was clear and concise. “The players know. They know,” he nodded, before adding: “After my team meeting
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Warning of delays as Affinity Water carry out emergency roadworks
Delays are "possible" as Affinity Water carry out emergency roadworks on a road in Kings Langley. Temporary traffic light signals will be in place 24/7 on Primrose Hill from this afternoon (October 17) until 11.59pm on October 21. The water
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New head coach 'proud' after Watford swimmers shine in pool
Watford Swimming Club made a triumphant start to their Arena League campaign under the leadership of newly-appointed head coach James Cameron. Competing in Round One at Luton against some fierce competition, Watford delivered a superb performance
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Elton John to receive 'first-of-its-kind' figure at Madame Tussauds
Elton John is to receive a "first-of-its-kind" waxwork at Madame Tussauds London later this year. The wax figure, described as one of their "most ambitious to date," will celebrate the megastar's 50-year career. The museum announced the upcoming
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Watford ranked in Britain's top 3 locations for public transport links
Watford has placed in the top three in a new study of the best-linked locations for public transport in Britain. The town received an overall score of 67.34 out of 100 for its transport network, behind only Liverpool (69.22) and Glasgow (71.83)
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Bus stop chaos after roadworks set up without permission
Buses were unable to stop and drivers delayed after roadworks were set up incorrectly on an Abbots Langley road. On Monday, roadworks and temporary traffic lights popped up on Tibbs Hill Road, with residents given no warning and no permit being
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Police looking for driver who ran off from town centre crash
A man crashed his car in the town centre yesterday before running away from the scene of the accident. Police were called to a smash involving a grey Volkswagen Jetta and a silver Ford Fiesta in Clarendon Road at 1.22pm on Wednesday, October 16
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Fans of Harry Potter can now dine at Hogwarts
Fans of the famous films can now dine just like Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. That's thanks to the launch of the totally new dining experience, Dinner at the Hogwarts Table, at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making
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Only 1 in 5 UK motorists paid compensation for pothole damage to their cars
New research has suggested that fewer than one in five compensation claims for damage to vehicles caused by potholes are successful. Motoring firm Halfords said potholes are now a “huge issue” across the country, with its research showing that
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Olly Murs leads tributes to Liam Payne following 'devastating' death
Tributes have been pouring in after it was revealed One Direction star Liam Payne has died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Liam was one of five One Direction members, along with Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson,
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Ex-One Direction star Liam Payne's last social media post hours before his death
Just hours before his death at a hotel in Buenos Aires, former One Direction band member Liam Payne was posting on social media. Local police said the 31-year-old fell from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo
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ITV confirm Bushey filming for popular drama series
ITV bosses have confirmed that filming has taken place in Bushey for an upcoming series of Grantchester. The popular period drama cast filmed in the town yesterday (October 16), with production taking place near the pond in the High Street.
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Watford's over-65s club celebrates first anniversary
A club dedicated to the health of over-65s has celebrated its first anniversary. The Live and Learn club at Watford Multicultural Community Centre, founded by Dr Nasrin Razzaq, a GP specialising in elderly healthcare, marked its milestone last
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Beryl Bike expansion hailed as 'great' after first week of scheme
The leader of Three Rivers council has hailed a "great" start to the expansion of the Beryl Bikes scheme, with the vehicles being used more than 100 times in the first week. Cllr Stephen Giles-Medhurst took to social media to express his delight
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Road and motorway lane closed after lorry hit central reservation
Police have confirmed that a lorry smashed into a central reservation forcing them to shut a road in Hertfordshire. The A405 North Orbital Road was blocked near Bricket Wood yesterday evening, alongside one lane of the M1 northbound by the scene
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What's it like to be a Watford keeper playing away at Luton?!
Imagine being the Watford goalkeeper stood in front of the home fans at Kenilworth Road for 45 minutes when Luton are losing 4-0 – and you used to be a Hatter as well. That was what Alec Chamberlain experienced on October 4, 1997, when Graham Taylor
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Gail's Bakery Watford opening date confirmed
Gail’s has confirmed the opening date for its upcoming Watford High Street bakery. Earlier this month, Watford Borough Council approved the chain’s planning applications for permission to turn a former clothing store into its first location in
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Man wanted over 'threats to kill' has links to area
Herts Police are looking for a man with links to Bushey over “threats to kill”. The force shared an image of Jason Edwards, who they are trying to locate in connection with multiple offences including threats to kill and harassment, yesterday evening
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Community rallies after café suffers 'catastrophic' flooding
“Catastrophic” flooding caused the ceiling above a café to part-collapse overnight before customers stepped up to help. The owners of Brass Monkey Coffee, in Radlett, rushed to the Watling Street unit after a delivery driver called to say it was
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Watford residents asked to vote on £300k grant funding
Watford residents are being asked to vote on which neighbourhood projects should receive part of a £300,000 grant. Residents are being encouraged to take part in a public consultation to help decide which projects will be given funding from the
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Elton John: Madame Tussauds London announce new figure
Madame Tussauds London has announced a new, unique figure of Elton John. The wax museum shared that later this year, the former Watford FC chairman will take centre stage with a first-of-its-kind figure. The new figure will celebrate the megastar's
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Chairwoman's walk raises more than £6k for charity
A fundraising walk, which took place in Cassiobury Park, has raised more than £6,000 for Watford charities. The community event, hosted by Watford Borough Council's chairwoman Dawn Allen-Williamson on September 14, brought together residents from
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Plan reveals business set to move into former High Street Choice unit
The business looking to move into the former Choice unit in Watford High Street has been revealed in new plans. Merkur Slots Ltd has submitted a pair of planning applications seeking permission to change the use of the store to an "adult gaming
